About
Established:
1881
The University of Liverpool was established in 1881 as University College of Liverpool. Following a Royal Charter and Act of Parliament in 1903 it became an independent university with the right to confer its own degrees. Another significant milestone followed in 1994, when the university became a member of the Russell Group. In fact, Liverpool is often referred to as the original `Redbrick` university, a term referring to the bricks used in the famous Victoria Building in the centre of the university´s campus.
As a member of the Russell Group of major research-intensive universities, the University of Liverpool also has an enviable international reputation for innovative research. The research collaborations extend worldwide and address many of the vital challenges of today, in medicine and veterinary science; technology; science; engineering and social and environmental sciences. A total of 22,000 students, including over 7,000 international students, are pursuing more than 400 programmes in 54 different subject areas. Students are taught in 69 lecture theatres, can enjoy 114 teaching areas, have two main libraries at their disposal, open 24 hours a day during the week, and live in 51 residential buildings, all on or near the campus.
Interesting facts:
· The University of Liverpool is associated with 8 Nobel Laureates
· Liverpool has the oldest China Town in Europe
· The world´s first passenger railway opened between Liverpool and Manchester and the city is where Stephenson's Rocket was trailed in 1829
· Liverpool has the largest collection of listed buildings and monuments outside London and several parts of the city are designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
· Liverpool has more galleries and museums than any UK city outside of London
· Visit Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields, just some of the places immortalised in the famous Beatles songs
· Fan of Football? Visit one of the many Premier League matches hosted by the 2 famous Liverpudlian football team, Everton FC and Liverpool FC
